The Stories of the Upstate
Summary: Telling the stories of the unique individuals who make Upstate South Carolina the great place it is to live, work and visit.
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On this episode we watch the welding sparks fly. Check out Seneca artist and sculptor, Edwin Lashley's story complete with being fascinated with building things with LEGOs; being a painter; watching I Dream of Jeannie; listening to Simple Minds; loving The West End and having a passion for building things.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
A love of Halloween and costumes combined with a passion for creative and unique experiences make for a marriage proposal that Reddit loves, or so Will Rutherford tells it.
On this episode we escape. Check out Creator and owner of Escape Artist Greenville, Will Rutherford's story complete with being painfully shy as a kid; playing football on scholarship for Wofford College; being an engineer; watching to "Are You Afraid if the Dark;" listening to "Tallest Man on Earth;" loving Falls Park and having a passion for creating unique experiences for folks.
Sometimes we can see the commitment people have for changing their lives by what they do when faced with a setback
On this episode, we donate some old clothes and help someone get a job. Check out the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Patrick Michaels' story complete with having siblings who are double digits older; being painfully shy as a teen; watching The Price Is Right; listening to Tyler Childers' loving hiking and having a passion for helping those with criminal records get a second chance.
Mark Webb Jr. gives us a song as his bonus story that celebrates the essence of who his parents are.
On this episode, we listen to some tunes. Check out Easley singer-songwriter, Mark Webb Jr's story complete with being very shy as a kid; watching The Andy Griffith Show, listening to The Beatles and Chris Carrabba; enjoying Downtown Greenville; loving history and having a passion for connecting to people.
Sometimes we get the chance to do something for the wonderful people we call Mom or Dad once we are adults. Check out what Dr. Tricia Eichhorn is doing for her mom.
On this episode it's time to go to the doctor. Check out GHS Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Tricia Eichhorn's story complete with being a straight A student and a cheer leader; being a certified nurses assistant during her senior year in high school; watching Fraggle Rock; listening to Pitbull; teaching zumba; loving Falls Park and having a passion for seeing people lead healthy lives.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
We can do some really dumb things in our youth and sometimes those dumb things can lead to hilarious consequences as John DeWorken found out.
On this episode we do a little lobbying. Check out Greenville lobbyist, John DeWorken's story complete with riding the neighborhood on his grike as a kid; being influenced to go to Clemson University by the pretty girls; watching Emergency; listening to Led Zeppelin; loving being so close to the Mountains and having a passion for helping people.
Rapping a prayer to God
On this episode, we drop some beats for the Lord. Check out Greenville Christian Hip-Hop artist, Biz City's story complete with being raised by his grandparents. spending sometime homeless, watching Full House; listening to Michael Jackson; loving Falls Park and having a passion for helping the homeless.
